Just in: APC NWC shakes up Ondo NASS candidates list

….Adegbonmire, Ipinsagba, Ojogo, Adefarati, Ehindero retain tickets

By Dayo Johnson, Akure

The Nationwide Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reviewed the result of the celebration’s Nationwide Meeting primaries in Ondo State, changing a number of candidates who initially emerged victorious.

In a letter dated June 29, 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of the Unbiased Nationwide Electoral Fee (INEC), the APC forwarded its last list of senatorial and Home of Representatives candidates after contemplating experiences submitted by the celebration’s Main Election Attraction Committees.

The letter was signed by the APC Nationwide Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, and the Nationwide Secretary, Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru.

In accordance with the celebration, the revised list represents its last choice according to the Electoral Act and INEC tips.

The assessment affected two of the state’s three senatorial districts.

In Ondo Central, Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire (SAN) changed Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti because the celebration’s candidate, whereas Senator Olajide Ipinsagba changed Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye in Ondo North.

The Ondo South Senatorial District remained unchanged, with Hon. Isaac Kekemeke retaining the celebration’s ticket. Former Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, who was lately appointed Nigeria’s Everlasting Consultant to the United Nations, is not within the race.

The APC additionally made modifications in six Home of Representatives constituencies.

In Owo/Ose Federal Constituency, Hon. Timehin Adelegbe changed Hon. Kayode Adejana, whereas Hon. Okunjimi John Odimayo emerged because the candidate for Okitipupa/Irele, changing Hon. Olumuyiwa Daramola.

Hon. Donald Ojogo changed Mr. Akingboye Leke in Ilaje/Ese Odo Federal Constituency, whereas Hon. Festus Olarewaju Akingbaso changed Hon. Rasaq Obe in Idanre/Ifedore.

In Ondo East/Ondo West Federal Constituency, Dr. Michael Olajide Akintomide changed Dr. Abiola Makinde, whereas Hon. Festus Ayodele Adefiranye secured the ticket for Ile Oluji/Okeigbo/Odigbo, changing Oyerinmade Matthew.

Nevertheless, a number of candidates retained their tickets.

They embrace Hon. Ifeoluwa Ehindero for Akoko North East/North West Federal Constituency, Hon. Adegboyega Adefarati for Akoko South East/South West, Hon. Omowunmi Olatunji, the celebration’s solely feminine Home of Representatives candidate, and Prince Abiodun Adesida, who additionally retained his place.

Total, six serving members of the Home of Representatives secured return tickets, whereas Senators Olajide Ipinsagba and Adeniyi Adegbonmire additionally retained the celebration’s nomination for an additional time period within the Senate.